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Image: Vlastja Simončič, 1964. Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons.

29 September 2026

Samuel Beckett’s Happy Days has new meaning in the age of climate change

A detailed 19th-century engraving depicts two women in an intimate moment. One woman whispers into the ear of the other, who is seated and holding a fan and a flower. The scene captures the essence of social interaction and secrecy during the Regency era, showcasing the fashion and hairstyles of the time.

25 September 2026

How a love of gossip could make you a better reader

23 September 2026

Seán Farrell wins McGahern Prize for debut Irish fiction

Performer at Six Paintings concert

22 September 2026

Gallery: Beckett Festival 2026

Exterior shot of Stormont

9 September 2026

New initiative creates space for respectful dialogue on Northern Ireland’s constitutional future

12 August 2026

Exhibition to celebrate untold stories of Irish women

10 July 2026

John McGahern Annual Book Prize shortlist celebrates best Irish debuts

2 July 2026

Acclaimed festival celebrating Samuel Beckett returns for third instalment

Professor Pete Shirlow at Irish Studies dept building

8 June 2026

Northern Ireland public opinion survey shows majority wish to remain in UK

Dr Lybeck in clown costume interacts with audience in outdoor setting

6 May 2026

University researcher takes centre stage at Southport’s Big Top Festival

Pictured receiving their award at the Political Studies Association annual conference at Oxford University are (rear) Professor Tonge and Dr Haughey, along with (front) Professor Katy Hayward (QUB) and Dr Paul Mitchell (LSE).

2 April 2026

Political Studies Association prizes for Liverpool researchers

Photo of Jon Burrows

9 February 2026

New UUP leader to visit Institute of Irish Studies for public lecture

27 November 2025

Institute of Irish Studies Seamus Heaney lecture 2025: Sir Simon Schama and Professor Peter Shirlow in conversation

Photos of Sir Simon Schama and Leanna Best speaking at lecture

25 November 2025

Institute of Irish Studies welcomes Sir Simon Schama for sixth annual Seamus Heaney lecture

10 September 2025

Winner of John McGahern Prize for debut Irish fiction announced

3 July 2025

John McGahern Book Prize shortlist announced

10 September 2024

Winner of John McGahern Prize for debut Irish fiction announced

books

23 August 2024

Review: Spontaneous Acts by Yoko Tawada

10 July 2024

New film showcases project which brings together communities on the Island of Ireland

19 June 2024

Shortlist for fifth John McGahern Annual Book Prize announced